Here is what you should do to prevent skin discoloration after your acne fades away

Wow, you have finally gotten rid of your acne, well done but you still have a hurdle to scale and that’s the discoloration that comes with acne fading away.

It is inevitable and has to be dealt with, so here is how to go about it.

But first you need to know what causes the discoloration anyway

It occurs as a result of post-inflammatory pigmentary alteration caused by inflammation during the skin’s healing process. When you squeeze or pop a pimple, the skin is opened up and then closes back together leaving you with an abnormal pigmentation and skin tone that looks different from the rest of your skin.

Here is how to tackle it

Use Sunscreen

Sun exposure makes skin scarring appear more profound and obvious, you might be thinking what about pore-clogging from using sunscreen products, the latest formulas are more natural and acne friendly than before.

It is formulated to control melanin production and it contains no harmful ingredients like fragrance, oil lanolin, dye and other potential skin irritants that darken the skin more. It also prevents dark spots while preventing current spots from getting darker.

Use Topical Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C aids the formation of collagen and also promotes skin healing